Too many new grads??

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Hi everyone! I'm an RN with about 2.5 years experience. I just got hired on at a very respectful hospital on the peds heme/onc unit. I have been applying for 2 years so I'm very excited! I was nervous because I was afraid of being the least experienced nurse there. To my shock they hired 9 other nurses on this unit and ALL except myself are new grads.

I wasn't sure what to think..is that too many at once? I feel like the mother hen even though I'm still so new lol.

I was surprised a reputable hospital like this hired so many. I think there were around 60 new RNs hired, most being new grads..What are your thoughts on this?

Can I ask which hospital you are speaking of? I have been a nurse since 2010 and would love to work in oncology so far I have not had any luck in my area.[/quote']

I'm in Toronto Canada

When I was hired about 2 yrs ago, they hired 11 new grads to the heme/onc/bmt floor. Extensive training, classes, and long precepting was done. When on our own, the senior staff still offered help, and continue to at this time.

I wasn't a new grad, but still new to the hospital when I started on my onc unit last year. I think 5 other people started that were new to the area, as well. Our management did a really great job by titrating everyone onto their own slowly. So, even though people had completed their orientation milestones, there were two week gaps before new people were off.

It won't be without challenges, but its also a tremendous opportunity to build a really strong team.

Good luck in your new job! I didn't intend on going into oncology when I was in school, but I'm happy to be there now.

As a seasoned RN on an L&D unit that has recently hired 8 new grads...quite frankly, it is terrifying. The majority of the new ones on our unit have the confidence level of a 25 year veteran RN and they act without asking questions. We are now loosing experienced RNs due to the increased demands and stress related to staffing. I'm sure many of them will make great nurses but I am a firm believer that a unit as specialized as L&D should not be overstaffed with new grads.

My manager loves to hire new grad because she wants to mold them into the way she wants...

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